verbπShareTo cause to become smaller."The dryer shrank my sweater."physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become smaller; to contract."This garment will shrink when wet."massamountphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cower or flinch."Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip."emotionactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw back; to withdraw."The little girl shrunk back when she saw the large dog. "actionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo withdraw or retire, as from danger."Seeing the angry crowd, the student shrunk back into the shadows. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust."When the teacher asked a difficult question, the student shrunk back in their chair, embarrassed. "emotionsensationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading